Riau Islands province wants China-Batam direct flight

Batam (ANTARA News) - Acting Governor of Riau Island province Agung Mulyana said he wanted the opening of direct flight between Batam and China to facilitate tourists and business visitors from China.

Direct flight between Batam and China would also contribute to economic development in general including industrial development in Riau, Agung said here on Thursday.

He said there are many Chinese companies in Batam and China is a potential market for commodities from Riau Islands.

He said direct flight between Batam and China would increase the number of Chinese tourists to the province.

So far many Chinese tourists visiting Batam via Singapore, he said.

He said he had discussed this matter with Indonesian ambassador to China during his recent visit to that country.
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